Prescription drug shortage more acute than ever

September 15, 2011 7:09 AM

The government reports a dangerous prescription drug shortage, and for some patients that could mean a death sentence. Michelle Miller profiles one ovarian cancer patient who experienced this shortage first-hand.

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